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9 movies that got their LGBTQ representation completely wrong
9 movies that got their LGBTQ representation completely wrong
Jacob SarkisianJun 18, 2020, 21:22 IST
"Clueless," "Zoolander 2," and "Stonewall" all feature LGBTQ characters but their depictions leave much to be desired.Paramount Pictures/Paramount Pictures/Roadside Attractions
A lot of films feature LGBTQ themes and characters, but for every "Call Me By Your Name" and "Brokeback Mountain," there is a movie like "Boat Trip."
Some movies like "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" present LGBTQ people as the butt of the joke.
Others include LGBTQ characters but either crudely mock them, like in "Zoolander 2," or relegate them to supporting, shallow roles like the gay best friend, such as "My Best Friend's Wedding."
Even LGBTQ movies by gay directors get it wrong sometimes, as "Stonewall" whitewashed the Stonewall Riots by presenting a white twink as the hero instead of the people of color and trans women who were the real heroes behind the riots.
Here are nine movies that got their LGBTQ representation completely wrong.
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'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (1994)
"Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" was directed by Tom Shadyac.
Warner Bros.
'Clueless' (1995)
"Clueless" was directed by Amy Heckerling.
Universal Pictures
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'My Best Friend's Wedding' (1997)
"My Best Friend's Wedding" was directed by P.J. Hogan.
TriStar Pictures
'Boat Trip' (2002)
"Boat Trip" was directed by Mort Nathan.
Artisan Entertainment/Nordisk Film/Motion Picture Corporation of America
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'Gigli' (2003)
"Gigli" was directed by Martin Brest.
Sony Pictures Releasing
'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry' (2007)
"I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" was directed by Dennis Dugan.
Universal Pictures
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'Bruno' (2009)
"Bruno" was directed by Larry Charles.
Universal Pictures
'Stonewall' (2015)
"Stonewall" was directed by Roland Emmerich.
Roadside Attractions
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'Zoolander 2' (2016)
"Zoolander 2" was directed by Ben Stiller.
Paramount Pictures